Lamb Rogan Josh (spicy)
Ingredients for Lamb Rogan Josh:
– Mutton/Lamb – 1 kg (tender pieces with bones)
Whole Spices & Tempering:
– Asafoetida (Hing)- 1/2 tsp
– Cumin Seeds- 1 tsp
– Cloves- 6-7
– Green Cardamom, crushed- 5-6
– Black Cardamom, crushed- 2
Spice Powders:
– Kashmiri Chilli Powder- 6 tsp
– Saunth (Dry Ginger Powder)- 3/4 tsp
– Saunf powder (Fennel Powder)- 4 tsp
– Garam Masala Powder- 1 tsp
– Green Cardamom (Elaichi) Powder- 1/4 tsp
Other Ingredients:
– Whisked Curd/Plain Yogurt- 200 ml
– Salt- 2 tsp
– Mustard Oil- 6 tbsp
Preparation:
– Wash & drain the meat.
– Whisk the curd/plain yogurt.
Process:
– Heat mustard oil in a pan till smoking point. Once the oil heats up and emits smoke switch it off and let it cool.
– Again heat it and then add the cumin seeds and the cloves. Also add the asafoetida. Give a mix for 15-30 secs and then add the mutton pieces.
– Mix and sear (bhunno)on high heat for 1 min and then add the crushed green and black cardamom.
– Give a mix and then continue to fry on medium heat for 4-5 mins till the meat is browned.
– Add the salt and Kashmiri Chilli Powder and mix it well.
– Cook on low heat for 3 mins for the meat pieces to absorb the colour.
– Now add the Dry Ginger Powder & Fennel Powder, mix and fry it on low to medium heat for 3 mins till oil separates.
– Add the whisked curd/plain yogurt on low heat. Keep stirring and cooking on low heat for 2-3 mins till oil separates.
– Add the Garam Masala Powder, give a mix and cook for 2 mins.
– Now add 450 ml water and allow it to come to a boil.
– Reduce heat to low and cook covered on low heat for 45-60 mins till meat is tender.
– Open the lid and give it a stir few times in between.
– Once done, add the Green Cardamom Powder, give a mix and simmer for 2-3 mins.
– Serve with rice or roti.
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_hvkyYPAMQ
